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UNRWA Microfinance and Microenterprise Department

Microfinance and credit access for Palestine refugees

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
32/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About UNRWA Microfinance and Microenterprise Department

The UNRWA Microfinance and Microenterprise Department works to improve the quality of life of small business owners and micro-entrepreneurs among Palestine refugees. Through the provision of credit, it aims to sustain jobs, decrease unemployment, reduce poverty and create income-generating opportunities for refugees and other poor and marginalized groups. The department also places emphasis on economically empowering women.

Headquarters
Jerusalem
Foundation type
Non-Governmental
Operating in
Palestine

Mission

The department's mission is to reduce poverty among Palestine refugees by providing credit and income-generating opportunities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Refugees
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Operating countries (1)
Palestine

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

The Microfinance Department is part of UNRWA, the United Nations agency for Palestine refugees. It provides small loans and financial services to refugees and micro-enterprises to support income generation and livelihoods.

The Microfinance Department is part of UNRWA, the United Nations agency for Palestine refugees. It provides small loans and financial services to refugees and micro-enterprises to support income generation and livelihoods.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in Palestine
Integrity Assessment This charity: 32
Peer average: 37

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show UNRWA Microfinance and Microenterprise Department with a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Palestine - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Palestine data
  • Its integrity score of 32 is below most of the 444 charities in Palestine GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its governance. Explore Palestine data
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  • leadership details
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Common questions

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UNRWA Microfinance and Microenterprise Department is an international nonprofit based in Jerusalem, Palestine. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 32/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

UNRWA Microfinance and Microenterprise Department has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 32 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in Palestine is 37/100.

UNRWA Microfinance and Microenterprise Department is located in Jerusalem, Palestine.

UNRWA Microfinance and Microenterprise Department is classified as an International organization, based in Palestine. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

UNRWA Microfinance and Microenterprise Department is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Palestine nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The UNRWA Microfinance and Microenterprise Department works to improve the quality of life of small business owners and micro-entrepreneurs among Palestine refugees. Through the provision of credit, it aims to sustain jobs, decrease unemployment, reduce poverty and create income-generating opportunities for refugees and other poor and marginalized groups. The department also places emphasis on economically empowering women. UNRWA Microfinance and Microenterprise Department is an international organization based in Palestine.

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Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Palestine, State of under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in Palestine

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 114
Arts & Culture 62
Advocacy & Civil Rights 60
Health 41
Youth Development 27
International this charity 21
Environment 20
Science & Technology 14
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Most common causes in Palestine

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Human Rights 223
Youth Development 141
Education 120
Arts & Culture 111
Vocational Training 96
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
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Data freshness

Last updated
Jul 3, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 4
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 7
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about UNRWA Microfinance and Microenterprise Department

What is UNRWA Microfinance and Microenterprise Department?
UNRWA Microfinance and Microenterprise Department is a international non-governmental based in Jerusalem, Palestine. The UNRWA Microfinance and Microenterprise Department works to improve the quality of life of small business owners and micro-entrepreneurs among Palestine refugees. Through the provision of credit, it aims to sustain jobs, decrease unemployment, reduce poverty and create income-generating opportunities for refugees and other poor and marginalized groups. The department also places emphasis on economically empowering women.
Where is UNRWA Microfinance and Microenterprise Department located?
Headquartered in Jerusalem, Palestine.
Is UNRWA Microfinance and Microenterprise Department trustworthy?
UNRWA Microfinance and Microenterprise Department has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is UNRWA Microfinance and Microenterprise Department's website?
http://www.unrwa.org
Are donations to UNRWA Microfinance and Microenterprise Department tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Palestine under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.